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Do I need excess skin removal after sleeve gastrectomy?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have a question about plastic surgery to remove excess skin. About six months back I got a sleeve gastrectomy and lost over 100 lbs. I was 372 lbs; now I am 257 lbs. I have a lot of excess skin around my abdominal area. Now I have seen stories about getting skin removal and also losing more weight.

  1. How does skin removal surgery work exactly?
  2. What do the surgeons recommend?

Please help.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Pavan N Murdeshwar

Education:

MCh

Professional Bio:

Dr. Pavan N. Murdeshwar is a skilled Plastic Surgeon dedicated to providing advanced surgical care with precision and compassion. With extensive experience in reconstructive and cosmetic procedures, he is committed to restoring form, function, and confidence for his patients. His expertise spans general plastic surgery, wound care, and aesthetic enhancements, where he combines surgical excellence with a patient-centered approach. Dr. Pavan focuses on delivering safe, effective, and personalized treatment to achieve the best possible outcomes.

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Hello,

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That is a really good change you have got after the surgery. Definitely, you can go for the excess skin removal surgeries, which includes tummy tuck, brachioplasty, thigh lift, butt lift and mastopexy to get the skin in good shape.

But we do recommend that the weight reduction should come to a static position and be maintained for around six months to proceed with the skin excision procedures. That will help in avoiding the same procedures again due to skin laxity with further weight reduction.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At June 4, 2018
Reviewed At December 9, 2025

Education:

MCh

Professional Bio:

Dr. Pavan N. Murdeshwar is a skilled Plastic Surgeon dedicated to providing advanced surgical care with precision and compassion. With extensive experience in reconstructive and cosmetic procedures, he is committed to restoring form, function, and confidence for his patients. His expertise spans general plastic surgery, wound care, and aesthetic enhancements, where he combines surgical excellence with a patient-centered approach. Dr. Pavan focuses on delivering safe, effective, and personalized treatment to achieve the best possible outcomes.

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Education:

MCh

Professional Bio:

Dr. Pavan N. Murdeshwar is a skilled Plastic Surgeon dedicated to providing advanced surgical care with precision and compassion. With extensive experience in reconstructive and cosmetic procedures, he is committed to restoring form, function, and confidence for his patients. His expertise spans general plastic surgery, wound care, and aesthetic enhancements, where he combines surgical excellence with a patient-centered approach. Dr. Pavan focuses on delivering safe, effective, and personalized treatment to achieve the best possible outcomes.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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